Men's Privilege
Man has the upper hand......27 total reviews
Comment from CD Richards
Hmmm... we'll have to disagree on that point. You must have heard what Rod Stewart said on the subject - "Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and just give her a house." Plenty of men lose big in relationships. As the the promiscuity thing - I think women have been getting their own back in recent years :)
In spite of having a different opinion, I like the poem - because it tells it like it is (as you see it), and is confronting (as poetry should be).
One thing that could cost you - "ritual" is actually three syllables rit-u-al, and I'm pretty sure that's not a matter of "interpretation".
All the best with it,
Craig
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Hmmm... we'll have to disagree on that point. You must have heard what Rod Stewart said on the subject - "Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and just give her a house." Plenty of men lose big in relationships. As the the promiscuity thing - I think women have been getting their own back in recent years :)
In spite of having a different opinion, I like the poem - because it tells it like it is (as you see it), and is confronting (as poetry should be).
One thing that could cost you - "ritual" is actually three syllables rit-u-al, and I'm pretty sure that's not a matter of "interpretation".
All the best with it,
Craig
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Oh yes, another poet pointed that out to me. I am from the Philippines, and English is not my native language. I pronounce ritual in two syllables as in "rit-wal". I stand to be corrected Sir Craig. thanks for the suggestion, the slip will be rectified soon, please wait. God bless. Susan
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Seeing it in type, I can picture you saying it that way, as I can imagine Philippino friends saying the word. Thank you for the gracious response. I see the change you have made, and I like it. Thanks, Craig
Comment from Thesis
It's a shame many women generalize what they believe men's intentions are. Creeps and immature boy's of any age may fit into the picture you paint, but men of substance love and cherish their relationships with the right woman.
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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It's a shame many women generalize what they believe men's intentions are. Creeps and immature boy's of any age may fit into the picture you paint, but men of substance love and cherish their relationships with the right woman.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Thanks a lot Thesis, I am actually speaking from a different perspective, from my own experience. I am from an island, down south of Luzon, Philippines, in a conservative little town where women breath and live in a macho society where men always call the shot. Even lazy husbands are licensed and tolerated to be idle while wives are expected to be hard-working at all cost, serve their husbands without question and are obligated to subservient to their partner. It is an honorable act to do so and that is how one earns the honor to be called a respectable and a faithful wife. To be separated during my time, in the early 60's is a disgraceful stigma for married women.
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I am so sorry that you had to endure this type of behavior, and that it was expected of you. It bothers me that women are viewed this way. While I have traveled the world and seen this many times, it is still foreign to me as a man. I have a wife I adore, two wonderful daughters, and would not tolerate them ever being disrespected or taken advantage of.
I understand everything is cultural, but I feel badly for women who have not experienced that they should be cherished and placed in the highest regard by their men.
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Oh yes my friend men I feel think at times thy have something to prove and would do anything to impress a woman especially in front of friends well done ...jill
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Oh yes my friend men I feel think at times thy have something to prove and would do anything to impress a woman especially in front of friends well done ...jill
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Thanks a lot Jill for the warm response and thanks too, for the generous stars. God bless. Susan
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
It has been proven that men fall in love faster than women, women are just more deep unless the love is strong on both sides. I liked this very much good luck in the contest kind regards Meia x
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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It has been proven that men fall in love faster than women, women are just more deep unless the love is strong on both sides. I liked this very much good luck in the contest kind regards Meia x
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Thanks a lot Meia for the warm and generous review. God bless.
Comment from MelB
Hi Nassus, this 5-line poem packs a punch. I do know men who have been really hurt in relationships too. At our core, every person in the world wants to feel loved. It's our wounds and not dealing with them that build up, and cause people to hurt one another.
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Hi Nassus, this 5-line poem packs a punch. I do know men who have been really hurt in relationships too. At our core, every person in the world wants to feel loved. It's our wounds and not dealing with them that build up, and cause people to hurt one another.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Thanks a lot MelB for the intelligent input. I am really talking from a different perspective, from my own experience. Yes, not all men are the same, I agree. God bless. Susan
Comment from Boogienights
This is a great 5 line poem with the correct slyllable count and a picture that definitely goes with the words. I have to disagree with you however,that men have nothing to lose. A lot of men want a committed relationship and hurt just like women when things don't work out. Just my opinion :)
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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This is a great 5 line poem with the correct slyllable count and a picture that definitely goes with the words. I have to disagree with you however,that men have nothing to lose. A lot of men want a committed relationship and hurt just like women when things don't work out. Just my opinion :)
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Thanks a lot for the warm response and the generous stars I agree, not all men are the same. I am actually talking from a different perspective, I did not include that in my author's notes.
Comment from TPAC
Cute way to express this matter, I guess all aspects have their in differences, not all men are so thirsty. Humorous in its given conveyance. All in my opinion of this write.
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Cute way to express this matter, I guess all aspects have their in differences, not all men are so thirsty. Humorous in its given conveyance. All in my opinion of this write.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Thanks a lot for the warm response, I agree not all men are the same. I am really talking from a different perspective. God bless.
Comment from Pantygynt
The expression "bees round a honeypot" came to mind when I first saw the artwork. I sense also a play on the word 'tested' having such a similarity to testes. Whatever the case here there is a strong whiff of testosterone surounding this five liner with its strict syllable count requirements. Personally I am happy with ritual as two syllables; whether the judges agree or count it as three is another matter.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018
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The expression "bees round a honeypot" came to mind when I first saw the artwork. I sense also a play on the word 'tested' having such a similarity to testes. Whatever the case here there is a strong whiff of testosterone surounding this five liner with its strict syllable count requirements. Personally I am happy with ritual as two syllables; whether the judges agree or count it as three is another matter.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018
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English is not my native language, so perhaps ritual has three syllables, I pronounced it as (ritual = rit-wal). Sorry, I am from the Philippines. Anyway, thanks again for the warm review. God bless.
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Only the most pedantic would object rit-yul is good for me and I was born in Worcester, which is also pronounced with two syllable. Lol.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written five line poem. A single woman always attracts a lot of single men to see who will be the winner of the prize. That completely depends on the woman what she is willing to give.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018
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A very well-written five line poem. A single woman always attracts a lot of single men to see who will be the winner of the prize. That completely depends on the woman what she is willing to give.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018
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Thanks a lot Sandra for the warm review and for resonating with the message. All the best.
Comment from Ogden
A very interesting perspective on an issue that I'd say is a relic of the past. I believe most of today's young women would agree that men and women's roles have been reversed in recent years.
Nevertheless, you expressed your point of view quite well. :)
Don (Ogden)
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018
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A very interesting perspective on an issue that I'd say is a relic of the past. I believe most of today's young women would agree that men and women's roles have been reversed in recent years.
Nevertheless, you expressed your point of view quite well. :)
Don (Ogden)
Comment Written 08-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018
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Thanks a lot Don for stopping by and for the generous stars too, thanks a bunch. Susan (nassus)
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You're very welcome, Susan.
